the children of HUGH & SUSAN, all born in or around Nelson:
... 1Helen Jane Susan 'Nellie' Kenyon
- 21 Feb 1867 - 5 Oct 1951
- married George William KINZETT (1868-1941) in Wakefield, June 1906
- 1st of 12 known children of William James KINZETT & Sophia Dora Elizabeth BUSCH
- brother of Minnie Alice Kinzett who married Helen's brother Frank

... 3DAVID KENYON
- 1870 - 29 April 1952
- married Mary Lauretta 'Minnie' HARDING in Ngatimoti, Nelson on 6 Sep 1894
- she was the daughter of George HARDING & Anne Jane SUTCLIFFE, grand-daughter of R. SUTCLIFFE of NgatimotiNelson Evening Mail 11 Sep 1894 At St James Church Ngatimoti, on Thursday last, there was a large gathering of neighbours and friends to witness the marriage of Mr David Kenyon, eldest son of Mr Hugh Kenyon, of Dovedale, to Miss Mary L. Harding. The ceremony was performed by the Rev W.G. Baker, the bride being a member of the church choir and assistant organist. The service was choral, Mr Harold Ellis presiding at the organ in his usual efficient manner. The interior of the church was very neatly and artistically decorated with ferns, flowers, etc. The bridegroom, attended by his brother Mr George Kenyon as best man, was waiting at the altar rails when the bride entered the church leaning on the arm of her grandfather, Mr R. Sutcliffe and followed by her two bridesmaids, Miss Sarah White, her cousin and Miss Anne Kenyon, sister of the bridegroom. As the happy couple left the church they were greeted with showers of rice and the congratulations of the numerous assembly. The afternoon tea at Mr Sutcliffe's was a happy reunion of the parents and other members of the bridegroom's family and several of Mr Sutcliffe's numerous children and grandchildren. In the evening Mr and Mrs D. Kenyon left to spend their honeymoon at the Upper Moutere
- they known children of DAVID & MINNIE:
* 1895 - 1981 George Hugh Sutcliffe Kenyon
- George served in WWI as Driver 18484 with the NZEF, 22nd Reinforcements New Zealand Army Service Corps. He embarked from Wellington 16 Feb 1917 on HMNZT 76 Aparima. His next of kin was his father David Kenyon at Woodville
- George married Freda May (1901-1978) SKIPAGE of Featherston
- a daughter of Charles Robert SKIPAGE & Ella Christina SIMMONDS of Greytown
- he was an Engine Driver living in Palmerston North in 1981 when he died aged 86
* 1896 - 1916 Bertram David Kenyon
- Bertram served in WWI as Sapper 4/1806 with the NZEF, 9th Reinforcements New Zealand Engineers. He embarked from Wellington 8 Jan 1916 on the HMNZT 37 Maunganui. His next of kin was his mother Minnie c/o Post Office, Ross, West Coast. Bertram was ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED 17 Oct 1916 aged 20 in France. Grave Reference: IV. A. 5. at Cite Bonjean Military Cemetery, Armentieres, France
Colonist, 2 November 1916 Private advice received in Greymouth contained the sad intelligence of the death by drowning, of Private Bertram Kenyon, son of Mr and Mrs Kenyon, late of Ross, but now of Woodville, and grandson of the late Hugh Kenyon. The telegram stated that the deceased met his death "somewhere in France". A brother, Mr George Kenyon, of the local Railway Department, enlisted with the 21st Reinforcements, and is now in camp.
* 1897 - 1970 Pearl Lauretta Kenyon
- Pearl married William SHIRLEY in 1927
* 1898 - 1951 Wilfred Donald Kenyon
- Wilfred married Agnes Isabel O'CONNELL in 1931
* 1901 - 1992 Muriel Joyce Kenyon
- Muriel married Frederick Stephen BALSON (1892-1961) in 1923
* 1902 - 1993 Marjory Vida Kenyon
- Marjory married John Patrick DONAGHY (1897-1986) in 1930
* 1906 - 1984 Douglas Arthur Kenyon
- Douglas married Unis Frances MONK (1908-1989) in 1930
- 6th of 11 children of Maurice Stephen 'George' MONK & Lilian Mary BRYANT* 1907 - Evelyn Winifred KenyonDAVID died 29 April 1952 and is buried in the Old Gorge Cemetery at Woodville
MINNIE died 8 February 1958 and was cremated at Kelvin Grove (see comment below). She had been at Grant Street, Hawera

... 6George Hugh Kenyon
- 15 December 1874 - 4 July 1896
- George returned home from spending a couple of months in the West Coast, with a severe cold which developed into inflammamtion of the lungs. He died 3 weeks later aged 21
Colonist, 8 July 1896 KENYON - July 4th, at his father's residence, Dovedale, George Hugh, second son of Hugh and Susan Kenyon, aged 21 years and 6 months

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... 7Isabella 'Belle' Kenyon
- 30 June 1876 - 24 Aug 1941
- Isabella was a Teacher at Dovedale Nelson Evening Mail, 25 Feb 1896 Miss Kenyon, who has been a probationer in the Dovedale School for nearly four years, and who is about to leave us for 'fresh fields and pastures new', was presented by her pupils with a small token of their affection and esteem. Its intrinsic value did not perhaps amount to much, but the good-will that prompted the gift cannot be assessed in ?. s. d. The good wishes expressed ought to encourage Miss Kenyon in her new sphere
- Isabella married William Patrick KILLEEN (1876-1948), a Miner, in Nelson in 1910
- William was born in Stratford, Victoria, Australia his family here

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... 8Francis 'Frank' Kenyon
- 1 May 1878 - 28 Dec 1941
- married Minnie Alice KINZETT in Nelson on 30 Feb 1901
- she was the 6th of 7 known children of William James KINZETT (1844-1911) & Sophia Dora Elizabeth BUSCH
Nelson Evening Mail, 5 February 1901 WEDDING BELLS
... A very pretty wedding was celebrated at the residence of Mr Wm Kinzett on 20th ult., when Alice, fourth daughter of Mr Kinzett, was married to Frank, third son of Mr Hugh Kenyon, of Dovedale. The ceremony was performed by the Rev Canon Lucas, of Wakefiled. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore dove-coloured cashmere, trimmed with white silk and pearls. The bridesmaids were Miss Kinzett and Miss Sarah Kinzett, dressed in blue shot material trimmed with cream silk and lace, with hats to match and Miss Isabel and Unice Kenyon, who wore green trimmed with cream satin, with hats to match. Mr Arthur Kenyon acted as best man. In the evening the friends of the bride and bridegroom were entertained at a social in the Tadmor Hall by Mr and Mrs Kinzett. Early in the evening the happy couple started on their honeymoon trip, amidst showers of rice. Dancing was kept up till nearly morning, the music being supplied by Mrs Win, Mr A. Kenyon and Mr G. Bromwell. The presents were numerous and valuable
- the known children of FRANK & MINNIE:
* 1902 - 1986 Keith Malcolm Kenyon
* 1904 - 1963 Cleveland Lancelot Kenyon
- Cleveland married Esther Lucy Thurza MORGAN in 1927
* 1907 - 1973 Alma Marjory Kenyon
- Alma married Charles William COURT in 1928
Probate: 9 Nov 1955 will filed, Minnie Alice Kenyon, Rangiora, widow

HUGH Kenyon died 26 June 1916
Colonist, 27 June 1916
... KENYON - On June 26th, 1916, at his late residence, Thirpe, Hugh, beloved husband of Susan E. Kenyon, aged 83 years. [Wellington papers please copy]
... The ranks of the hardy band of pioneer settlers of this district were further thinned yesterday by the death of Mr Hugh Kenyon, J.P., of Thorpe. Deceased, who was born in Scotland in the year 1833, came out to Australia in the early fifties. He at once went to the gold diggings, which were then in full swing, and worked there with more or less success until he was attracted to New Zealand by the Gabriel's Gully rush. In the year 1861 he came to this district, and took up an unimproved farm at Dovedale, which he developed into splendid property. The late Mr Kenyon took a keen interest in all matters which affected the welfare of the district, and served on the school committee and road board for many years. Deceased, who was highly respected in the district, leaves a widow and grown-up family of three sons and six daughters, viz., Mrs George Kinzett, Awa, Mrs H. B. Thorn, Awa, Mr David Kenyon, Ross, Mrs J. Mead, Greymouth, Mrs H. Hawkins, Collingwood, Mr Frank Kenyon, Bennett's, Mrs Killeen, Westport, Mrs W. O. Hewetson, Martinborough, Mr Arthur Kenyon, Thorpe; also thirty-four grandchildren. The deepest sympathy will be felt with the relatives in the loss they have sustained. Only recently Mr and Mrs Kenyon celebrated their golden wedding. The occasion was marked by a large family gathering, and the aged couple were recipients of presentations from the family and friends

Colonist, 22 July 1916
... In the Supreme Court at Wellington on Tuesday last, in Chambers, on the application of Mr A. C. Maginnity, His Honour the Chief Justice granted probate of the will of the late Hugh Kenyon to Henry Bishop Thorn (son-in-law) and Arthur Alexander Kenyon (son), the executors named in the will

SUSAN ELIZABETH Kenyon died 9th Feb 1934 in Nelson age 89

PHOTO
Sapper Bertram David Kenyon (1896-1916)
son of David & Minnie Kenyon

Comments

big thank you to Martin for the message:
Subject: Mary Lauretta (Minnie) Kenyon
To: ngairedith
From: MartinD
Date: 2013-04-27 00:03:22
Hi Ngaire,
Mary was cremated at the Kelvin Grove Cemetery & Crematorium, Palmerston North, NEW ZEALAND on 8 February 1958, under the surname Kenyan - further details can be found at the following link: Mary Lauretta Kenyan

I have some information on John Kenyon which you might find useful. The table below which didn't cut and paste well has the names and dates of birth of all their children.

We know little about John but there are several rumours and speculations. Most sources have him born in northern Ireland in 1774 at ?Cal which is supported by the 1851 census at Kirkinner which has him listed as Irish born. He married Isobel Garroch (Garrick?) on the 31st of August 1993. When his son John was born in Knockeffrig, John senior was recorded to be a weaver. Around the same time records show a ‘William Kenyon and his wife Ann Cutcheon were producing a family at Balfern in the parish of Kirkinner. There must be a good chance that he was a brother of John Kenyon.’ (AB) Dick Kenyon also spoke about 2 brothers going to Wigtownshire. William Kenyon and Ann Cutcheon had 3 children – Robert Clelland (b 10.7.1807) an unnamed daughter on 1.8.1809 and Ann born on 6.8.1811. Where he came from in Ireland and whether William Kenyon is his brother or a close relative is so far unknown.
Irish Connection – ‘In October 1996 I received a letter from Miss Josephine Brown whose great great grandparents were James Kenyon and Elizabeth Hood who were married in Whithorn in 1841. Nina Tooth had contacted them We cannot at present connect them with our own line of Kenyons but the most interesting thing was that Ms Brown had evidence that James Kenyon was born ca 1802 in County Down, Northern Ireland. James died at Gatehouse of the Fleet, Kirkcudbrightshire, in 1879 but, by that time, his four surviving children had moved to Workington in the north of England. The 1841 census records a Peter Kenyon in Stranraer and a Thomas Kinyan in Wigtown, both shown as being born in Ireland. So we now know of five “Kenyon” men who may all have been born in Ireland and then moved to Wigtownshire where they each married a local girl. It seems reasonable to suspect that there is some connection between them.” [AB]
John and Isabella had 11 children.

I am related down through Hugh's brother William. Both he and Thomas had come out to NZ with Hugh and then moved over to Australia. Do you know the dates of when they left Scotland and the name of the ship they travelled on? Thanks
Maggie Kenyon (Australia)

I am a descendant of John and Isabella Kenyon through their son William who was married to Mary Ann Patterson. I have been researching this family since the 1980's but have never been able to go any further back on John Kenyon's side. Maggie Kenyon's comments are very interesting about John having brothers in the district and I look forward to researching this. Can anyone tell me where the middle name of Broadfoot fits into our family tree? Is this on the Garroch side? If anyone has any further information I would greatly appreciate it they could keep me in the look too. I am happy to share information that I have with anyone too.
Rhonda Blakie (nee Kenyon)